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NJ53 SXE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 125,169 miles on the clock, averaging 9,114 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 SXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,114

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 SXE 26k51k76k100k125k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,169 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,164 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage117,757 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage111,268 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,076 miles
Since last MOT+13,870 miles
PASS
Mileage97,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage87,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage82,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,867 miles
PASS
Mileage75,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,152 miles
Since last MOT+10,419 miles
PASS
Mileage64,733 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage53,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,959 miles
Since last MOT+13,233 miles
PASS
Mileage40,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage36,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,659 miles
PASS
Mileage25,863 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 SXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 SXE

What car is NJ53 SXE?

NJ53 SXE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 SXE?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 SXE was 125,169 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 SXE passed its MOT?

NJ53 SXE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2017.

Is NJ53 SXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 SXE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NJ53 SXE?

NJ53 SXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.